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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L5 ETMMOT history

L5 ETM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 10 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L5 ETM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,720 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ETM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ETM was last recorded at 169,720 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 13,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,670 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,050 miles
Average per year
9,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,720 miles
  • 2024 – 156,670 miles
  • 2023 – 150,270 miles
  • 2022 – 144,557 miles
  • 2021 – 134,830 miles
  • 2020 – 133,741 miles
  • 2019 – 126,498 miles
  • 2018 – 118,820 miles
  • 2017 – 107,598 miles
  • 2016 – 94,849 miles
  • 2015 – 79,082 miles
  • 2014 – 66,896 miles
  • 2013 – 57,806 miles
  • 2012 – 50,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,720 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,720 miles (+13,050)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,720 miles
    Test number
    504750174944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass156,670 miles (+6,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,670 miles
    Test number
    772600354493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,270 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,270 miles
    Test number
    424436553545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,557 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,557 miles
    Test number
    206663305883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,830 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,830 miles
    Test number
    132100666746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,741 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,741 miles
    Test number
    121698821215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,498 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,498 miles
    Test number
    575712654136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,820 miles (+11,222)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    154830551653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,598 miles (+12,749)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,598 miles
    Test number
    712111462007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,849 miles (+15,767)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,849 miles
    Test number
    254358256064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,082 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,082 miles
    Test number
    739053125207
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass79,082 miles (+12,186)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,082 miles
    Test number
    899023225226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    399653614242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,896 miles (+9,090)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    748883914264
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,806 miles
    Test number
    179176023233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,806 miles (+7,529)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,806 miles
    Test number
    718236523249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass50,277 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,277 miles
    Test number
    986959422213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    136440792000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 ETM

Does L5 ETM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ETM is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 ETM?
The MOT on L5 ETM is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ETM done?
L5 ETM was recorded at 169,720 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 9,075 miles a year.
Has L5 ETM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ETM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on L5 ETM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 ETM find?
L5 ETM passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside; front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside & offside, and 3 more.

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